So, our lovely old list of the top 25 fights to show a new fan is in serious need of an update.

A LOT of great fights have happened since then, and this is where you guys come in. We need your list. Your top 25 of most entertaining fights all time.

Remember that this has to be the top 25 fights that you would show to a friend if you wanted him/her to get into MMA.

The way this works is, when this thread is eventually closed we will take all your lists, give every fight 1-25 points according to it's placement on each list and add it all up. That way we get an average top 25 which we will unveil sometime in 2012 :)

Now, have fun making these lists - and put some thought into it! And remember - every promotion is in this, not just UFC :)

I will have G-Spot v Joe Daddy on it for sure so a new fan can see a fast paced and dynamic ground fight and appreciate it isn't gay dry humping all the time!

Budhisten

12-11-2011 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawndo
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Ohhh this is exciting, I will update later on with ym list!

I will have G-Spot v Joe Daddy on it for sure so a new fan can see a fast paced and dynamic ground fight and appreciate it isn't gay dry humping all the time!

Great man, we need as many entries as we can get! :)

We need some new fights to bring in fans :p

Atras

12-11-2011 04:22 PM

I believe a top list to show a new fan should include wide variety of weight classes, and TKOs, KOs, subs, and quick finishes and grinding decisions, and also notable fights which are not necessarily spectacular (Lesnar vs Mir 1). The idea should be to show what to expect - if we show only 25 first-round KOs the reality will be very boring.

It also should be weighed heavily towards fighters who are active today - but still include some historic and pivotal ones. The fights should probably be accompanied by an explanation why they are on the list - whether the fighter is a legend (Wandy) or if the fight itself had an important impact in the sport (Sanchez vs Koscheck, Emelianenko vs Werdum). This way the newbie will understand there's more to the sport than guys beating the shit out of each other, and that there's a rich history despite its young age.

With that in mind, my top 25 fights for a new fan - not my top 25 fights of all time, although the top 2 are:

Shogun vs Hendo (best MMA fight of all time, and with two legends)

Anderson Silva vs Sonnen (the most dominant UFC champ of all time in his toughest fight)

Korean Zombie vs Garcia (one of the best fights of all time)

Royce Gracie vs Gordeau (this is where it all started, UFC 1)

Sanchez vs Koscheck (this is where UFC started its second coming, TUF 1 finale)

Emelianenko vs Werdum (at the time of the fight Emelianenko was considered one of the most dominant fighters of all time, with an unprecedented and unmatched record)

Quinton Jackson vs Wanderlei Silva 2 (classic fight with two legends, and a rivalry for the ages)

Quinton Jackson vs Wanderlei Silva 3 (classic fight with two legends, and a rivalry for the ages)

Edgar vs Maynard 2 (Improbable and incredible performance)

Edgar vs Maynard 3 (Another improbable and incredible performance)

Sanchez vs Guida (MMA at its brutal finest)

Hendo vs Bisping (a decisive finish to a TUF season full of smack talk)

I believe a top list to show a new fan should include wide variety of weight classes, and TKOs, KOs, subs, and quick finishes and grinding decisions, and also notable fights which are not necessarily spectacular (Lesnar vs Mir 1). The idea should be to show what to expect - if we show only 25 first-round KOs the reality will be very boring.

It also should be weighed heavily towards fighters who are active today - but still include some historic and pivotal ones. The fights should probably be accompanied by an explanation why they are on the list - whether the fighter is a legend (Wandy) or if the fight itself had an important impact in the sport (Sanchez vs Koscheck, Emelianenko vs Werdum). This way the newbie will understand there's more to the sport than guys beating the shit out of each other, and that there's a rich history despite its young age.